Oţelul Galaţi vs Universitatea Cluj Prediction: Who will advance to the final?

Oţelul Galaţi and Universitatea Cluj will battle for a spot in the final of the 2024 Romania Cup on Thursday. The winner of this clash will face the winner of the match between Hunedoara and Voluntari. Below are previews, expert betting tips, and odds.

Oţelul Galaţi recorded a 1-0 extra-time win over Universitatea Craiova in their quarterfinal clash, where Joao Lameira’s 114th-minute goal was the decider after the 90 minutes of the game ended goalless. Oţelul Galaţi had 46% of the possession with 13 attempts, of which 6 were on target. Otelul were considered the underdog in that clash but managed to win in extra time. Considering their general form in all competitions, they are unbeaten in their last 6 games. They are doing well in the relegation group and will likely clinch a spot in the conference league qualification rounds.

Universitatea Cluj got the best of Hermannstadt 1-0 in the quarterfinal, where Federico Anselmo's 90+3rd minute goal proved decisive after the game was already heading to extra time. Universitatea Cluj had 57% of the ball possession and fired 15 shots, of which 5 were on target. They limited Hermannstadt to zero shots on target. However, Universitatea Cluj lost their last game 2-1 against Petrolul to end their 10-game unbeaten run in all competitions.

Otelul have not lost a game against U. Cluj in their last 4 games. Moreover, U. Cluj have seen just 1 win in their previous 8 games at this venue against Otelul. So, I will be backing the home side in this clash to win.

• Otelul Draw No Bet for 1.86 odds
• W1 for 2.70 odds
• Under 2.5 for 1.60 odds